J.R. Smith dunks on, stares down Aron Baynes

In November, J.R. Smith said the Cavaliers wouldn’t pay attention to the hot-starting Celtics until after the All-Star break.
I think Cleveland’s bold trades might have energized Smith a little sooner, as this dunk on Aron Baynes in the Cavs’ rout of12 Feb @ 5PM

Celtics-Pelicans Preview: Boston depth will be tested by New Orleans big men

Aron Baynes has a very light-hearted, funny demeanor and is often captured in games with a smile on his face. Rarely will there be regular season games in which his value will be greater than it is tonight when the Boston Celtics (34-10) put their seven-game winning streak on the line against a surging New Orleans squad led by their all-star big man tandem of DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis.16 Jan @ 8AM

Horford-less Celtics embrace 'next man up' approach in win vs Nets

The "Next man up" approach has been one that has been working most of this season for the Boston Celtics. Without Horford, Boston still managed to deliver a defensive gem of a game in defeating Brooklyn 87-85. Aron Baynes got the start for Horford and delivered a solid performance with 10 points and six rebounds.7 Jan @ 4AM

NBA roundup: Celtics stumble past Wolves

The Celtics and Timberwolves both hovered under 40 percent shooting for most of the night before Boston pulled away in the fourth quarter to capture a 91-84 victory over visiting Minnesota. Marcus Smart had 18 points off the bench to pace the Celtics. Kyrie Irving finished with 16 points (on 6-of-16 shooting) and eight assists and Aron Baynes doubled up with 11 points and 10 rebounds.6 Jan @ 9AM

Baynes probable for Sunday vs. Pistons

Aron Baynes was unable to finish the Celtics' 105-102 loss at San Antonio on Friday night after taking a hard knee to the stomach. If Baynes is available to play, he will likely begin the game as the starting center, where he would be matched up against his former Pistons teammate, Andre Drummond. Baynes is often inserted in the starting lineup to help better match up against teams with dominant centers such as Drummond.9 Dec @ 11PM